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A most Inhuman Murder.

CHICAGO. July 18.-A Times Lit
tie Rock, Ark, special says: "News
of most inhuman murder comes
from Riverside, Ark. 1t seems that
a man living near that place had a
step-son five years old, whom he
greatly disliked. He was known to
treat him most cruelty, beating him
in a terrible manner, once putting
one of the little fellows eyes out
while whipping him. A few days
ago he beat the child in a horrible
manner and then tied him by the
wrists to a stake in the hit sun,
without food or water, until he died.
just how long the child was there
is not known. But the cords at the
wrists had cut into the flesh, and
the wounds were filled with worms.
The flend, finding his victim was
dead, armed himself and took to the
woods. The child's mother seems
indifferent over the affair"
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CORRESPONDENCE
BROAD LANE.
The river is low.
Vegetation is parched.

u6 IlfcI ID lCN.
Vegetation is parched.
A general depression in business
so says John, the dull merchant.
Business is flourishing, SO says
Tom, the wide-a-wake merchant.
A party from Chambersburg, con-
templates camping for few weeks,
near Sun and Moon spring, owned
by Mr.. G. G. Ditto.
1t is reported that some parties,
tore down the fish dam near Lem
ems ferry, few nights ago.
The Children's Day service will
be protracted during the day at
Harmony church. Rev. Cowan and
Anderson of Middleway are expect
ed to be present and other preach
ers who will also deliver addresses
suitable to the occasion.
We anticipate q full turnout from
the surrounding country, and a day
of profit to those who are interested
in the cause of religious develop
ment and missionary work Owing
to the childrens' day service next
Sunday tomorrow, Rev. N. Car
ricoffe will not hold services at the
chapel at $3.50 p. m.
Soon your turn will come to dae.
ARCTURUs.
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STATE NEWS.
ScISSoRED FROM ExCHAN NOES


The will of the late G.. w. Cald-
well, of Wellsburg, who was recent
ly killed by the cars at the Wheeling
Junction, disposes of $4,000.
An eight year-old son of Emanuel
Reed, of Mcdowell county, while
out in canoe fishing, capsized and
was drowned before assistance could
reach him.
Fred, ten-year-old son of VIM,
Hillary, of Buckhannon, was severe
ly hurt by falling under the wheels
of a wagon, heavily loaded with coal.
Daniel Britain, of Philadelphia,
who recently purchased two tracts
of coal on the line of the p. Nj. Il p.
is buying up additional coal territory
in Marion and Taylor counties. A
few days ago he purchased tract of
coal land of John w. Bradshaw, "
ing adjacent to the railroad, above
Valley Falls, in Taylor county, and
will, it is reported, soon open mine
and erect large number OF coke
ovens on this purchase. 1t is also
reported that his negotiations for the
purchase of the coal lands lying be-
low Houltown have been closed, and
that these valuable properties are to
be added to the list already owned
by him. 1t is also reported that the
contract for building sixty more coke
ovens at the new mines has been
arranged.
Complaint is made by the Shep-
herdstown Register that the cater
pillars are as bad in that section this
year as they were last and that much
damage is being.done to the trees by
them. Some trees have already been
stripped Of all their leaves.
Mrs. Kittie Keller, of Hardy coun-
ty, complained of pain in her head
and thinking that little rest would
bring relief, lay down on bed. In
about an hour her husband went to
call her and found her dead. She
was 81 years of age and died of apo
plexy.
While James Hersman, of Upshur
county, was at church, someone broke
into his house, stole 140 pound
sack of -four, and bread and butter,
and meat enough to serve several
meals, scattered his papers all over
the rooms while searching the place.
What looks very much like MUIR
der, occurred at Benwood, a suburb
of Wheeling, on Tuesday morning.
w. G. Bien, small manufacturer Of
an external remedy, called at the
house of Wiles Bartell to dispose Of
some of his goods, and while he was
talking to Mrs. Bartell, the husband
came down stairs, and, attacking
Bien from behind, struck him with
some sharp instrument at the base of
the brain, fracturing the skull and
making wound which will prove
fatal.
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HEDGESVILLE.'

Recent arrivals: Mr.. Ridgway and
Mr.. S. Tabb, of Kentucky; Misses
March, Brucetown Miss May Nay
lor, Sharpsburg.
Mr.. j. II. Miller is enjoying brief
respite from railroad labors and the
squirrels and fish wear mourning.
Mr.. j. b. Clary and VIM. Kilmer
visited at Frederick Wednesday,.
Mr.. Lemuel Derdon has added to
the appearance and convenience of
his house at North Mountain, by the
addition of a wing.
The B. & o. Co. has afforded ac-
commodation to this community by
having two accommodation trains,
each way, stopping at n. Mountain.
Service at the M. E., South, and
Prot. Episcopal churches on Sunday
next.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Appleby took
their departure for Frederick coun-
ty last Thursday.
The mother of Rev. j. o. Dorsey
who passed some weeks in the VII
lage, has gone to Jordan Springs.
Mr.. George Slyer, after a brief
vacation, has resumed his duties in
Washington. REPORTERS.
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MIDDLEW AY.

Several refreshing showers have
visited us, breaking the drouth, and
causing the gardens and corn fields
to put on a brighter green and to
assume more vigorous growth. A
heavy wind and rain storm struck
this vicinity on the 18th, breaking
and uprooting trees, overturning hay
stacks, etc. Mr.. G. W. Anderson
had five stacks demolished.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parran Hollis, near
town. lost little boy on the 18th,
of brain fever. Funeral services by
Rev. III. G. Cowan. in the Mas onic
cemetery.
Mr.. w. E. Outcalt and family, of
Richmond, Va, formerly of Middle.
way, have been visiting friends in
this vicinity for several weeks, but
Mr.. O. and daughter have returned.
The M. p. Sunday School held its
annual picnic at Watson's Grove on
the 10th. The Middleway band en-
livened the occasion with some OF
their choicest music. A substantial
treat for the school and band was
given and handsome profit was left
in the treasury of the school. 1t
was day of enjoyment for old and
young. OBSERVER.
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Good Results in every Case.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer of
Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he was SER
iously afflicted with a severe cold that set
tied on his lungs had tried many remedies
without benefit. Being induced to try Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption, did
so and was entirely cured by use ola few
bottles. Since which lime he has used 1t in
his family for all Coughs ann Colds with
best results. This is the experience of thou
sands whose lives have been saved by this
Wonderful Discovery.
Trial bottles free at G. Williams, Jr., &
Bros, Drug Store. Large Bottles 81.
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Terrific Storm in West Virginia.
VIOLENT WIND AND RAIN--BULDINGs
AND PEOPLE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

WHEELING, w. VA, July l9.-The
excessive heat eliminated last night
in the most terrific storm ever wit
messed here. The rain and wind
were heavy, demolishing shade trees
and fences, and for an hour there
was not seconds intermission be-
tween the flashes of lightning. 1t
was believed the only damage was
the demolition of the wall of a two
story brick house on Eigth street,
belonging to Jacob Snyder, Jr., but
reports from the country to-day
show that this was but trifling part.
At Grafton the lightning was the
most severe ever experienced. Mrs.
w. T. Carr was sitting in the room
with her three children when the
house was struck by lightning which
set fire to the bed in the room.
Neighbors running to extinguish the
flames, found that Mrs. Carr had
been instantly killed and the three
children burned by the electric bolt.
The children's injuries are not seri-
Gus, though one of them is severely
burned. The residence of Mr.. Geo.
Diem was also struck and large
hole knocked into it. The inmates
were slightly stunned. A stable of
G. Briedenstein, at Martins Ferry,
was struck and burned. The fine
barn of G. Fisher, at Elm Grove,
was demolished. Loss, $4,000; in
surance 81 400. The barn of James
Garven, on the Fairmont road, was
burned. Loss; $4,000; insurance,
$3.50. The barn and two stables OF
Chas. Hazlett, near Garven's were
destroyed. Loss, $4,000; insurance
$l,70O.
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Newspaper Mems Gibes s.

As there is so much beer sold, we
may ask, where are the cases Of ref
ormation p Christian Advocate.
Where also are the cases of beer !?
Too much pains cannot be taken by
right-minded persons to return them,
when empty, to the brewers.-Phila-
delphia Neacs.
Yes, and where are the cases of
misery and crime, of anguish, pain
and ruin? Return list of these to
the brewers also. They will find
much food for thought while reading.
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A Barn and Wheat Crop Burned.

CHARLEsTowN, w. VA, July 49,
The large barn of A. L. Withers, six
miles southwest of this place, was
struck by lightning yesterday even
ing and burned to the ground. Sew
eral tons of hay and about 1000
bushels of wheat in the straw, and a
large courthouse near the barn, were
also burned. The loss is several
thousand dollars, as nothing but the
barn was insured, and it only partial
lv
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ss..veto Wittioisms...
cLEvELAND's COMMENTS ON PRIVATE
PENSION CLAIMS.


WASHINGTON, July 2I.-The ex-
tracts given below from President
Cleveland's numerous vetoes of pri-
vate pension bills will show the real
reason why all soldiers turn away in
disgust. 1t is not because he judged
the cases to be without merit, for
the majority of veterans feel quite as
strongly as he can upon the subject
ofpensions for the undeserving. Had
he stated his objection with becom-
ing dignity there would have been
no trouble. But it was the spirit
evinced by his sneers at humble men
who served their country, and who
in their age and extremeties have
ventured to seek aid from Congress,
which has reused the indignation OF
soldiers.
The simple fact that they had SER
we'd in the field might have held the
hand and tongue of President from
making sport of them before the Ma
ton, even their cases did not fall
within the technicalities of the pen
sion law. But let his witticisms
speak for themselves.
From veto Of pension to John w.
Farris:
"The ingenuity developed III the
constant and persistent attacks upon
the public treasury by those claiming
pensions, and increase of those al.
ready granted is exhibited in bold
relief by this attempt to include sore
eyes among the results of diarrhea. +"
In veto of pension to Alfred
Denny he shows his own ignorance
of very common cause of injury to
cavalry soldiers, as well as his own
propensity to make light of soldiers
claims:
'.The number of instances in which
those of our soldiers who rode hors-
es during the war were injured by
being thrown forward upon their
saddle indicate that those saddles
were very dangerous contrivances.
IL am satisfied there is not q par
ticle of merit in this claim, and no
facts are presented to me which en-
title it to charitable consideration .
From veto of pension to A. j.
Wilson:
SIN an attempt to meet this oh.
lection it was claimed as lately as
1885, on behalf of the widow
| that her husbands wound caus.
ed deafness to such an extent
that at the time he was drowned he
was unable to hear the ferryman,
with whom he was crossing the
river, call out that the boat was sink
ing.-How he could have saved his
life if he had heard the warning is
not stated"
A President who laughs at old
soldiers, or their widows who are in
need, no matter how weak their
claims may be, will have cause for
serious reflection before the veterans
and their friends have forgotten
him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-23

A Cry THAT WILL GRow.-Berke-
ley Springs is booming, and when
the new branch road is run to the
city from Sir Johns Run, will, like
Lord Byron, awake to find itself IA
nous. The West Virginia Bar As
ISOLATION meets there next week on
the 27th, 28th and 29th, and the
West Virginia Press Association on
August 23rd. With so much of the
brains of the State present,the world
will learn of the goodness, friendship
and hospitality for which the people
of Berkeley Springs are so favorably
known. The stranger always finds
kind treatment at Bath.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-23

On Saturday last, Master Eugene
Hollis started for Berkeley Springs
and other points in Morgan county,
to visit friends, and on going from
Sir Johns Run to Berkeley Springs,
the horses attached to the vehicle in
which he was riding became fright
ened and ran off, throwing Eugene
out, breaking his gun and severely
spraining his left arm.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-23

Mr.. john ROBINSON, local editor
of the Statesman went to Baltimore
on Tuesday to see the great st. Lou
is--Baltimore game of ball. He en-
.joyed it hugely, and fortunately saw
the best game that has been played
for years. At the end of the 14th
inning, the score stood 2 to 2, and
was declared off on the account of
the darkness. The Baltimore boys
made things warm for the cham
pions.
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A Gift For All.

In order to give all chance to test it,,
and thus be convinced of its wonderful
curative powers, DR.. Kings New Diseov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
will be, for limited time, given away.
This offer is not only liberal, but shows uu.
bounded faith in the merits of this great
remedy. All who suffer from Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
or any affection ofThroat, Chest, or Lungs,
are especially requested to call at E. c.
williams & Bro Drug Store, and get a
Trial Bottle Free, Large Bottle ST.
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WE have received the premium list Of
the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural
Society for its 18th annual exhibition, to
be held at Winchester, October IL, IL,
Is and 14th. About $4,000 will be Of
fered' as premiums, besides number of
special premiums to be given by private
individuals.
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Mortality Among Children

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 19.-The
mortality among children in Pitts
burg and Allegheny during the past
six weeks is appalling. In June,56S
children, under five years of age,
died, and since the LIST inst, there
have been SOS deaths, making total
of l.l36 in the six weeks. OF this
number 10 per cent. we're children
under the age of two years.
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Our Progress.

AS stages are quickly abandoned with the
completion Of railroads, so the huge prastic,
cathartic pills composed Of crude and bulky
medicines are quickly abandoned with the
introduction OF DR.. PieTce's Pleasant Pur-
gative Pelleis,' which are sugar. coated, and
posed Of highly concentrated veget able ex-
tracts. By druggists.
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THE many friends Of Mr.. Fred Baker,
will be glad to learn that the indications
for his recovery are somewhat brighter.
We hope he may ultimately recover, and
be able to once more associate with his
true friends and loved ones.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-23

THE pumping capacity ofthe Hol-
ly Water works was demonstrated
on Thursday when Engineer Shaffer
pumped 100000 gallons of water
through the city pipes.
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citizens for their interest in the new
road. Passenger and freight trains
between Cumberland and Davis will
begin running regularly tomorrow.
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To be or not to be, that's the ques-
ton with John Sherman just now
Statesman.
If Senator Sherman is nominated
in 1888, the Statesman editor will be
considering Ito flee, or not to flee,
that's the question |"
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A Small Leak

will sink great ship aid what at first ap.
pears to be trihing cough is apt to culmi-
nate in consumption if not properly attend.
ed TO in time. For consumption, which is
scrofula OF the lungs and for all blood and
skin diseases. DR.. Pier ces Golden Medical
Discovery" has no equal. By druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-23

Mr.. Henry George is charging
his work. For some weeks he has
been attacking the pope and the
Roman church. On Saturday he
commenced on the Episcopal church.
There is an old adage, which advises
man mot to bite off more than he
can chew"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-23

THREE things are needed to make
the visitors in Martinsburg enjoy
Observation-Disclosures flies, the cats
chained at night, and the departure
of the cornet fiend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-23

THE man who doesn't advertise is
like he who winks at girl in the
dark. He may know what he is do
ing, but nobody else does.
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On for cot on an icebergl oh for
a home beneath the sea Oh for
residence in some subteranean passage
l.! oh but is no use to ''oh !" for
the warm, hot weather Is here and the
duece OF cool spot can be found.
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The creamery turned out butter
last week to the tune OF ton. The
proprietors are now sinking an AR
tesian we'll near the creamery.
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CATHOLIC PICNIC to-day at Island
Park.
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THE most industrious girl is not
the one who wears the largest bus
tie.
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II is as easy to extract blood from
a turnip as to grind out locals when
there is nothing going on to write
about.
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ALLAN QuATERMAIN Read his
queer adventures, beginning on the
inside Of this issue.
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DAYS shortning; nights growing
longer.
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THE locust sings droningly on the
trees.
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TEACHERS examination in this city
next Saturday at o'clock, a. IN.
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A MILK punch--kick from cow.
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LOCAL JOTTINGS.
GRANT PTTzER, 800. Local Editor.

PUT down good pavements.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-05
Wanted /. for a Crazy Quilt.

Governor Gray was one Of the most
astonished persons ever seen for few
moments the other afternoon. Among
the sight-seers at the new State Capitol
building were two nicely dressed ladie:
who, after meeting the Goverimr and
being shown through with great Ia
of courtesy, stopped before one Of the
beautiful lanbrequins, which cost some.
thing over $500, and both modestly re.
quested that they be permitted 10 eui
'just small, little piece as they
were both making ''such lovely crazy
quilts and they wanted SO much 70
have some of that lovely material in
them. II women could vote the Gov
ernor would surely lose those two
when the occasion presented itself.
After the ladies had somewhat hastily
departed. he said in conversation that
II was remarkable what some people
Would ask for. Only recently lie was
asked 20 mail some of the ground Of
the State House yard to a man In ILL
nois, who stated In his letter that he
had little dirt from tho grounds Of
every State House in the Union except
Indiana. He got the dirt. Indidnap-
oils Sentinel
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A Darky,s vain Regrets.

essay, Mose,n said an Austin colored
dude to an old darby, more famous for his
ability to punish whisky than to irritate
work, "didn't Miss Car'line useter be an
ole fame OBJ yoursf'
eyes, Rube,' replied old Nose, 81 dun
specs Car'line and Iuseter be mighty thick,
! tell yer. She Tilted me wonct"
OATS what tho't Car'line was muir
ried las ebenin'."
"Facl Who hurried herl''
"Peg-leggcd jake"
sAm dat sol Nos, Of I'd a knowed she
wer gwine TO frew herself away on dat
remnant OBJ man in dat style, I'd humil-
lated myself and axed her asin."- Tsras
svtmes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-05-05

Walking Costume for Sum suit individual fig
mer in Full Check Goods. ures and tastes.
Mousscline de laine is another popular
fabric. These goods are a revival CT the
regular old fashioned challIos, and show
gay little hower-blooms and sprays on
light grounds. Combined with plain
surah, or made up with simple
self.trimmings, they make pretty
and in expensive dresses for summer
afternoon wear. The bishop and also the
pulled and log-o'-mutton sleeve, appear
upon gowns made OF these and many other
light Atwood textiles Blouse waists,
trinity belted, are 10 be very popular in
toilets of gauze, canvas, Grape, vailing,
India silk and lawn, and surplice folds
are again used upon tho fronts Of these
waists.
Among the diaphonous fabrics are flow
er-striped sicilliennes, alternating with a
plain stripe in satin or MORE. This ma
terial forms the underskirt, and above is
draped shephcrdess tunic, with graceful
Louis Qnatorze coat basque, this Of tho
gay Pompadour goods showing exquisitely
tinted pale -hued grounds strewn with live
ly blossoms and foliage matching those in
the stripe.
Among tho tailor-malSe suits which are
to do duty, not only this season, but for
cool days all summer, arc those made OF
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There are very few mon who do not pride
themselves on always having the correct
time; and wonderful and delicate mcchan-
isns are devised 10 enable them 10 do 80.
But the more delicate n thermometer u
made, tho more subject IL becomes 10 de
rangcment and unless il be kept always
perfectly clean, u soon loses its usefulness.
What wonder, then, that the human ma
chinese much moro delicate and intricate
than any work Of Man--should require q
be kept thoroughly cleansed. The liver Ia
the handspring OF this complex structure,
and on thcimpurities left in the blood by q
disordered liver, depend most OF tho Ills
that flesh Is heir 10. Even consumption
(Which Ia lung scrofnlal, il traccablc 10 tho
imperfect action OF this organ. Kidney
diseases, skin diseases, sick headache, hoari
disease, dropsy, and q long catalogue OF
grave maladlcs have their origin in n tor
pid, or sluggish liver DIR. Plercc's Golden
Medical Discovery, by establishing n
healthy, normal action Of the liver, acts rs
q cure and preventive OF these diseases,